Product
Description
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is an exclusive AMSOIL
formulation of synthetic base oils and high performance additives
that address the specific concerns of marine applications. It is
extreme pressure (EP) additive fortified for superior protection
of fast accelerating, high torque/horsepower engines. It protects
against shock loading from cavitation of heavily loaded engines.
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is water resistant.
It maintains extreme pressure protection even when contaminated
with as much as 10% water. It promotes longer seal life, preventing
excessive water leakage. AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear
Lube protects against rust and is compatible with aluminum, copper
and brass alloys.
APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is recommended
for fresh and salt water applications requiring either 75W-90 or
80W-90 viscosity grade and meeting either API GL-4 or GL-5 performance
standards.
Examples of AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube applications
include:
Outboard Lower Units:
Mercury/Mariner
Johnson/Evinrude
Bombardier
Honda
Yamaha
Suzuki
Force/US Marine
Nissan
Tohatsu
Harbormaster Marine Outboard Drives
Sears Gamefisher and Seagull
Sterndrives:
Mercruiser-Bravo
OMC/Bombardier
Volvo-Penta
Yanmar
Konrad
Marine Drive Systems
|
V-Drives:
Casale & Menkens
Bow & Tunnel Thrusters:
Harbormaster Marine
Marine Transmissions:
ZF Marine Transmission
|
Marine gear oils operate in environments subject to water contamination.
The chart below demonstrates the ability of AMSOIL Universal Synthetic
Marine Gear Lube to maintain designed qualities such as extreme
pressure/anti-wear performance and resistance to foaming, even
when subjected to 10% water contamination.
The Falex Procedure is measurement of a gear lube's extreme pressure
and anti-wear properties. A high value in the Falex Extreme Pressure
Test relates to extra extreme pressure protection. AMSOIL Universal
Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is not affected by water and provides
50% more extreme pressure protection for long gear and bearing
life.
The presence of foam in a lubricant disrupts oil film and promotes
wear. Water contamination can increase the likelihood of foaming.
Industry standard testing demonstrates zero foam in both new and
water-contaminated AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube.
Other conventional gear lubes can foam when mixed with water, as
seen in the graph.
Extreme Pressure
and Foam Stability Testing |
Test |
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic
Marine Gear Lube (AGM) |
Conventional Gear Lube
(A) |
Conventional Gear Lube
(B) |
FALEX Extreme Pressure
Load Test B (LbF)
(ASTM D-3233B) |
no water |
with 10% water |
1500 |
1500 |
|
no water |
with 10% water |
1100 |
1000 |
|
no water |
with 10% water |
1000 |
1000 |
|
Foam Stability
(ASTM D-892)
Sequence I
Sequence II
Sequence III |
no water |
with 10% water |
0/0
0/0
0/0 |
0/0
0/0
0/0 |
|
no water |
with 10% water |
0/0
0/0
0/0 |
0/0
0/0
0/0 |
|
no water |
with 10% water |
0/0
0/0
0/0 |
375/290
590/0
380/305 |
|
TYPICAL TECHNICAL
PROPERTIES
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube75W/80W-90
(AGM) |
|
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt
(ASTM D-445) |
14.7 |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM
D-445) |
116.0 |
| Viscosity Index (ASTM D-2270) |
130 |
Flash Point °C
(°F) (ASTM D-92) |
216 (420.8) |
Pour Point °C
(°F) (ASTM D-97) |
-43 (-45) |
| Falex Procedure B (ASTM D-3233) (failure load, LbF.) |
1500 |
| Foam Stability (ASTM D-892) (20/50/20 maximum) |
0/0/0 |
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine gear Lube is compatible with
other commercially available conventional and synthetic marine
gear lubes.
Follow manufacturers recommended service intervals.
It is generally a good idea to change gear lube at the end
of the season prior to storage. |
